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Elizabeth Gillam

Female 1857 - 1919  (62 years)


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  1. 1.  Elizabeth Gillam was born 1857, North Norwich Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 21 Jan 1919, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Jan 1919, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth McRuer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339762
    • Epidemic: 1919; spanish influenza

    Notes:

    Passing of Mrs. Wm. McRuer - Here and there throughout the country that terrible scourge, the Spanish Influenza, is still claiming its victims. On Tuesday morning another well-known and highly esteemed resident of this community, in the person of Mrs. William McRuer, was called after about ten days illness. The death took place at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wyllie Guthrie, near Paris. While nursing the "flu" patients in the family, both at home and at Mr. Guthrie's, she contracted the disease, but was thought to be recovering when a relapse set in and in her run-down condition she was unable to rally. The deceased was a very estimable woman, and a wide circle of friends will sincerely regret her demise. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Gilliam. She was born in North Norwich tp., Oxford County, over 61 years ago, and was married on April 5, 1882. She was a member of Knox United Church in Ayr and a worker in church organizations. Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters and two sons, viz.: Mrs. (Rev.) Andrew McRae, Gobles; Mrs. W. Guthrie, Paris; Mrs. Morton Hall, Blenheim; Wm. John and Robt. Alex, at home. The sympathy of the community goes out to the sorely bereaved husband and family. The funeral takes place from her late residence, lot 31, con. 5, South Dumfries, today (Thursday), at 2:30 p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News Jan 23 1919 pg 1

    Elizabeth married William McRuer 5 Apr 1882, North Norwich Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. William (son of John McRuer and Janet Drew) was born CALC 21 Jun 1854, Lachute, Argenteuil Co., Quebec; died 27 Jun 1931, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Jun 1931, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Rachel Gillam McRuer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jul 1883, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1922, Glenmorris, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jan 1922, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Jessie Drew McRuer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Jun 1886, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1957, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Sep 1957, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. William John McRuer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Feb 1891, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1970, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Nov 1970, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Elizabeth Hay McRuer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1893, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1940, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 May 1940, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Robert Alexander McRuer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Aug 1897, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1988, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Rachel Gillam McRuer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 18 Jul 1883, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1922, Glenmorris, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jan 1922, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rachel Gillam McRae
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171873

    Notes:

    Demise of Mrs. (Rev.) McRae - A very wide circle of friends and acquaintances will learn with deep sorrow of the passing in the hey-day of life of Rachel Gillam McRuer, beloved wife of Rev. A. R. McRae, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Glenmorris, which sad event occurred at the Manse, Glenmorris, at 11.30 p. m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4th, 1922, after an illness of nearly two years from the effects of influenza. The deceased, who was in her 39th year, was born in South Dumfries, and was married in 1912. For some time she resided at Kintyre, where her husband was pastor of the Presbyterian Church, and later at Gobles, in both of which spheres she was active in church work, and was beloved in these congregations. As a young woman she was connected with Knox Church, Ayr, where she was a member of the choir and a worker in ?.. Besides her husband and three sons, Donald, Neil and Andrew, her father, Mr. Wm. McRuer, South Dumfries, two brothers and two sisters, also survive. The brothers and sisters are Robert and William McRuer, South Dumfries , Mrs. Morton Hall, Blenheim; Mrs. Wyllie Guthrie, South Dumfries. The funeral took place on Saturday, with service in the church, the ministers taking part being Rev. J. J. Brown of Ayr and Rev. Mr. Nicholson of Paris. The pallbearers were Messrs. John Weir, Bruce Carswell, Jas. Aitkin, Jas. Sharp, Watson McPherson and Kenneth McDonald. Interment was made in the Ayr cemetery.

    The Ayr News Jan 12 1922 pg 1

    Rachel married Rev. Andrew Robson McRae 22 May 1912, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Andrew (son of Andrew McRae and Isabella Robson) was born 15 Jun 1883, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1933, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Jul 1933, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Andrew Robson McRae  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1921; died 1999; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  Jessie Drew McRuer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 7 Jun 1886, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1957, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Sep 1957, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jessie Drew Guthrie
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340756

    Notes:

    Mrs. Jessie M. Guthrie

    The death occurred at Willett Hospital, Paris, on Friday of Mrs. Jessie McRuer Guthrie in her 72nd year. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William McRuer, she was born on the family farm west of the White School and spent most of her life in this district. Before moving to Paris in the early 1940's, she resided with her young family in Ayr for a number of years where she was well known by a wide circle of friends. She was a member of Paris Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Calvin Reid (Marguerite) and Miss Jessie Mae, both of Paris; two sons, William of South Dumfries and George of State College, Pennsylvania; two brothers, William of South Dumfries and Robert of Blenheim Township. Eight grandchildren also survive. The Funeral The funeral was held from the Cumming Funeral Home, Paris, on Monday with Rev. Walter Kennedy officiating. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. The pallbearers were nephews: Neil McRae, Lambeth; Andrew McRae, Ancaster; Douglas and Robert Hall, Plattsville: Donald McRuer, Leamington, and Gordon McRuer, Blenheim Township.

    The Ayr News Sep 19 1957 pg 2

    Jessie married Wylie Guthrie 27 Dec 1911, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Wylie (son of William Guthrie and Margaret "Maggie" Gemmell) was born 1886; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Marguerite Guthrie  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 9. Jessie Mae Guthrie  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 10. George Guthrie  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 11. William Wyllie Guthrie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Dec 1912, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1998, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  William John McRuer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 4 Feb 1891, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1970, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Nov 1970, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339760
    • Residence: 1970, Piper St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    W. J. McRuer Passes

    William J. McRuer, Piper Street, Ayr, died in Willett Hospital, Paris on Saturday. He was in his 80th year. He was born in South Dumfries Township, a son of the late William McRuer and Elizabeth Gillam. He farmed all his life in the township, south of Ayr, prior to moving to the village two and one-half years ago. Mr. McRuer had been an active member of Knox United Church, Ayr. He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy Cochrane; a daughter, Mrs. John Dorothy Henderson, RR 3, Ayr; a grandson, Jeffrey Henderson; and a brother, Robert McRuer, RR 3, Ayr. Mr. McRuer was predeceased by three sisters, Mrs. Andrew (Rachel McRae, Mrs. Wylie Jessie Guthrie; Mrs. Morton Elizabeth Hall. Funeral service was conducted Monday from the William Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, by Rev. D. E. Willis of Knox United Church. Ayr. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harvey Brown, Robert Perry. Keith Hall, Cordon McRuer, Douglas Hall and Neil McRae.

    The Ayr News Nov 26 1970 pg 1

    William — Dora Cochrane. Dora was born 20 Jul 1899, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1984, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Feb 1984, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Dorothy E. McRuer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Aug 1937; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 5.  Elizabeth Hay McRuer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 1893, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1940, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 May 1940, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171439995
    • Name: Elizabeth Hay Hall
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145253

    Notes:

    Mrs. Morton Hall

    Highly-Esteemed Resident of Blenheim Township Passes to Her Reward

    The death occurred on Monday evening at the family residence, 13th concession of Blenheim, a short distance east of Plattsville, of Mrs. Morton Hall after being unwell for a period of one year.

    Mrs. Hall, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Hay McRuer, was born on the 5th concession of South Dumfries. being a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William McRuer. She was a valued member of Knox United Church. Ayr, and was known and highly regarded by a host of friends.

    Besides her sorrowing husband, Mrs. Hall is survived by six children, as follows: Ruth. Douglas, Jean. Robert Eleanor and Edith; also by one sister and two brothers: Mrs. Jessie Guthrie. Ayr; Wm. J. McRuer, 6th concession of South Dumfries, and Robert A. McRuer, Townline.

    The funeral will take place this Thursday 1 afternoon at 2.30 o'ciock from the family residence to the Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News May 2 1940 pg 8

    Elizabeth — Morton Hall. Morton (son of Andrew Hall and Jane "Jennie" Gemmell) was born 27 Dec 1887, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1945, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Raymond M. "Ray" Hall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 May 1892, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 1960, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 14. Douglas Gemmell Hall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Sep 1919, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1982, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Jun 1982, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 15. Jean Isabelle Hall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1921; died 2013, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 16. Robert Gillam Hall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Dec 1922, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1976, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Apr 1976, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 17. Edith Hall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jan 1931, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 2018, , Suffolk, England; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 18. Ruth Elizabeth Hall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1916, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1974, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Oct 1974, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 6.  Robert Alexander McRuer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born 18 Aug 1897, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1988, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: RR3, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339766
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 71st Battery / 1st Depot Battalion, Service #3137095

    Notes:

    Robert Alexander McRuer of RR 3, Ayr, passed away at Brantford General Hospital on. Wednesday, February 3rd. He was in his 91st year. Born in South Dumfries Township, he was a son of the late William MeRuer and Elizabeth Gill. Mr. McRuer farmed all his life in South Dumfries and Blenheim townships; he had served as elder, trustee, clerk of session and choir member in Knox United Church, Ayr and was active in many community organizations. Predeceased by his wife, Marion Lillico. Survived by son, Gordon and his wife Barbara of RR 3, Ayr and their family, Lynn McRuer, Mary Milanovich, Heather Snell and Douglas McRuer; daughter-in-law, Betty McRuer of Owen Sound and her family, Kathy Harloff, Janet Schnurr, Sandra MeRuer and Neil McRuer; six great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Also predeceased by son, Donald; sisters, Rachel, Jessie and Bessie and brother, William. Rested at the Wm. Kipp 'Funeral Home, Paris. Funeral service was held at Knox United Church, Ayr, with Rev. George Saunders officiating. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Neil McRuer, Doug McRuer, Petar Milanovich, Bob Snell, Dale Schnurr and Don Harloff.


    The Ayr News Feb 1988 pg 14

    Robert — Marion Margaret Lillico. Marion (daughter of Douglas R. Lillico and Agnes Elizabeth Edgar) was born 27 Jun 1906, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1961, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Jan 1961, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Donald William McRuer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jul 1930, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1981, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Feb 1981, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 20. Douglas Gordon "Gordon" McRuer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Apr 1932, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 2010, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Andrew Robson McRae Descendancy chart to this point (2.Rachel2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 1921; died 1999; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341881

    Andrew — Agnes Elizabeth Pate. Agnes was born 1924; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 8.  Marguerite Guthrie Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jessie2, 1.Elizabeth1)

  3. 9.  Jessie Mae Guthrie Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jessie2, 1.Elizabeth1)

  4. 10.  George Guthrie Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jessie2, 1.Elizabeth1)

  5. 11.  William Wyllie Guthrie Descendancy chart to this point (3.Jessie2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 28 Dec 1912, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1998, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-342016

    Notes:

    William Guthrie

    William Wylie Guthrie of Paris, passed away peacefully at Willett Hospital, Paris on Tuesday, April 28, 1998. He was in his 86th year. Born in South Dumfries Township, he was a son of Wylie Guthrie and Jessie McRuer. From 1954 to 1969, Mr. Guthrie served as clerk-treasurer of the Township of South Dumfries. He was an active member of Paris Presbyterian Church, where he had served as an elder and Sunday School Superintendent. He was also active as a volunteer with a number of community organizations including the Canadian Cancer Society, Meals on Wheels and Willett Hospital. Beloved husband of Margaret Nash; loving father of Muriel and George Ireland of London, Mary and Gary Williams of Ayr, Noreen and Robert Jones of Drumbo; dear grandfather of Sue, Robert, Colleen, William, Kim, Kristine, Craig and Jeffrey; great-grandfather of Jessica, Shawn and Alysha. Also survived by his brother Dr. George Guthrie and sister-in-law Dr. Helen Guthrie of State College, Pennsylvania and his sister Marguerite and brother-in-law Cal Reid of Paris. He was predeceased by his wife Bernice Ball, (1969); his daughter Carol (1982); and by his sister and brother-in-law Jessie Mae and Robert Roos. A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 2nd, 1998 at the Paris Presbyterian Church.

    The Ayr News 6 May 1998 pg 13

    William — Bernice Ball. Bernice died 1969. [Group Sheet]

    William — Margaret Nash. [Group Sheet]


  6. 12.  Dorothy E. McRuer Descendancy chart to this point (4.William2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 16 Aug 1937; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Dorothy E. Henderson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339764

    Dorothy — John Alexander Henderson. John (son of Thomas Keith "Keith" Henderson and Gretta) was born 6 Feb 1932, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 2009, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Oct 2009, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  7. 13.  Raymond M. "Ray" Hall Descendancy chart to this point (5.Elizabeth2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 16 May 1892, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 1960, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168486

    Notes:

    HALL, Raymond M. (1893-1960) maintained an office in Galt, Ontario (now part of Cambridge) for nearly 45 years. Born in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, Ont. on 16 May 1893, he was educated in Plattsville, Ont. and in Stratford, then moved to Toronto to take architectural courses at the Toronto Technical School. In 1913-14 he trained under the talented Toronto architect Charles S. Cobb, then moved to Kitchener where he worked as assistant to Bernal Jones on several occasions over beginning in 1914 and through to 1930. In the meantime, he opened his own office in nearby Galt, Ont. in 1915, and sustained his career there with a variety of eclectic designs for large private residences and commercial buildings. He served with Canadian Expeditionary Forces during WWI, and was briefly in partnership with John Evans, a local Galt architect, in 1919. One of his largest commissions completed during his career was the refined modernist design for the Waterloo County Registry Office in Kitchener (1938), and now called The Registry Theatre.

    In 1945 he prepared a stripped modernist design for a proposed Civic Centre in Galt, but the scheme was never built. The perspective drawing by Hall showing his scheme for the project now forms part of the Raymond Hall Collection at the Ontario Archives. Hall died in Galt on 13 November 1960 (obit Galt Reporter, 14 Nov. 1960; R.A.I.C. Journal, xxxviii, Jan. 1961, 57; inf. Ontario Assoc. of Architects). The Ontario Archives, now located at York University in Toronto, holds an extensive collection of original drawings by Hall covering the period from 1920 to 1955, and documenting more than 200 projects by Hall in Galt, and in southwestern Ontario....

    https://www.dictionaryofarchitectsincanada.org/architects/view/2236

    Raymond married Leila Winnifred McKinley 20 May 1920, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leila (daughter of John McKinley and Carrie Bell Kitchen) was born 5 Feb 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1966; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Roorica R. Hall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Mar 1924; died 5 Oct 1997; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  8. 14.  Douglas Gemmell Hall Descendancy chart to this point (5.Elizabeth2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 13 Sep 1919, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1982, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Jun 1982, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171440260
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145260

    Notes:

    Douglas Gemmel Hall

    Douglas Gemmel Hall of RR 4, Bright, passed away on Friday, June 11th, 1982 at Woodstock General Hospital in his 63rd year. Dear brother of Mrs. Russell (Jean) Farncombe of Galt and Mrs. David (Edith) Mulinder of Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England. Predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morton Hall, Mrs. Arthur (Ruth) Tew, Robert G. Hall, Mrs. William (Eleanor) Robblee. Mr. Hall lived and farmed all his life on the farm, Hwy. 97 established by great-grandfather Thomas Hall. Rested at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, St. Andrews St., Galt, for service on June 14th at 2 p.m. Rev. George Saunders officiating. Burial was in Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News 16 Jun 1982 pg 11


  9. 15.  Jean Isabelle Hall Descendancy chart to this point (5.Elizabeth2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 1921; died 2013, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191300341
    • Name: Jean Isabelle Farncombe
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340505
    • Residence: 1982, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Farncombe, Jean Isabelle (nee Hall)

    Peacefully, at Brantford General Hospital on Wednesday April 24, 2013; of Paris and formerly of Galt and Ayr, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife to the late Russell Earl Farncombe (1999); loved mother to Donald & Joanne; cherished "Grandma Jean" to Jeff (Abby) and Corey (Monika); and dear sister to Edith Mulinder of Norfolk, England. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Morton Hall and the former Bessie McRuer, by sisters Ruth Tew and Eleanor Robblee, and brothers, Douglas Hall and Robert Hall.
    Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N., Paris on Friday April 26 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Services to be held In the Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday at 11:00 AM with Pastor Barbara Fullerton of St. Paul's United Church officiating. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

    Donations to the Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

    Donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. KIPP 519-442-3061.

    "Jean Farncombe - Wednesday, April 24Th, 2013". 2022. Memorials.Wmkippfuneralhome.Com. https://memorials.wmkippfuneralhome.com/jean-farncombe/1562322/obituary.php.

    Jean — Russell Earl Farncombe. Russell was born 30 Sep 1911, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1999, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 May 1999, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Donald Farncombe  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 16.  Robert Gillam Hall Descendancy chart to this point (5.Elizabeth2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 16 Dec 1922, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1976, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Apr 1976, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171440206
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145259
    • Residence: 1974, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Robert G. Hall Passes

    Robert Gilliam Hall passed away Thursday, April 22nd at Hilltop Manor, Galt. He was 51. Born at the Hall family home farm, RR 4, Bright, Mr. Hall was a son of the late Morton Hall and Bessie McRuer. He attended school in Plattsville and then farmed with his older brother Doug between 1945 and 1973. Since late January 1974, he had resided in Galt. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. A lover of sports, he played hockey in his younger years. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Russell (Jean) Farncombe of Galt, Mrs. William (Eleanor) Robblee of Woodstock. Mrs. David (Edith) Mulinder of Suffolk, England; a brother Douglas of RR 4, Bright. Predeceased by a sister Mrs. Arthur (Ruth) Tew of RR 4. Galt. Funeral service was conducted Saturday from the Glendinning Funeral Home, Plattsville. Rev. D. E. Willis of Ayr officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

    The Ayr News 29 Apr 1976 pg 2


  11. 17.  Edith Hall Descendancy chart to this point (5.Elizabeth2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 18 Jan 1931, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 2018, , Suffolk, England; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210125272
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181124
    • Residence: 1982, Bury St Edmunds, , Suffolk, England


  12. 18.  Ruth Elizabeth Hall Descendancy chart to this point (5.Elizabeth2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 1916, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1974, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Oct 1974, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171440169
    • Name: Ruth Elizabeth Tew
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145254

    Notes:

    Mrs. Arthur Tew, RR 4, Cambridge, Spragues Road, died Thursday in South Waterloo Memorial Hospital. The former Ruth Elizabeth Hall, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Morton Hall. Born in Blenheim Township, she was a resident of the Cambridge area for 20 years. Mrs. Tew was a member of First United Church, Galt, the Laura Rose Women's institute and a director of the South Waterloo Agricultural Society. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Tew; a daughter, Mrs. Abner (Linda) Baer, RR 2, New Hamburg; two brothers, Douglas of Plattsville and Robert of Cambridge; three sisters, Mrs. Russell (Jean) Farncombe, RR 4, Cambridge, Mrs. William (Eleanor) Robblee, Woodstock and Mrs. David (Edith) Mul.inder of England; and a granddaughter, Kimberly Ann. Funeral service was held at Little's Funeral Home, Galt, on Saturday with interment in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were James and George Tew, Reginald Schrane, Leonard Letson, Hugh and David Hall.

    The Ayr News Oct 24 1974 pg 8

    Ruth — Arthur Richmond Tew. Arthur was born 5 May 1916; died 7 Sep 1999, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. Linda Tew  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 19.  Donald William McRuer Descendancy chart to this point (6.Robert2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 6 Jul 1930, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1981, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Feb 1981, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: teacher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339574

    Notes:

    Donald William McRuer

    An Ayr native, Donald William McRuer of 211 2nd Ave. S.E., Owen Sound passed away at the General and Marine Hospital, Owen Sound, on Friday, February 20th. He was 50. Born in Paris he was a son of Robert A. McRuer of Ayr and the late Marion (Lillico) McRuer. He was raised on the family farm, townline, RR 3, Ayr, being active in local hockey and 4-H activities. Mr. McRuer took up residence in Owen Sound 22 years ago. He was a science teacher at Grey Highlands District Secondary School, Flesherton. Active in the community, he was a member and elder of Westside United Church, president of Sydenham Skating Club, and manager of the Owen Sound midget hockey club. Mr. McRuer was looking forward to this weekend's participation of his hockey team in the Ayr tournament. Surviving besides his father is his wife, the former Betty Newstead; three daughters, Kathryn of Kitchener, Mrs. Dale (Janet) Schnurr of Winnipeg and Sandra of Toronto; a son Neil at home; and a brother Gordon of RR 3, Ayr. Funeral service was held in Owen Sound on Monday afternoon. Interment Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Kyle, Howard Mitchell, Howard Brown, Doug Hall, John Henderson and Bruce Cochrane, all of this area.

    The Ayr News Feb 18 1981 pg 8

    Donald — Betty Newstead. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Kathryn McRuer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Janet McRuer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 26. Sandra McRuer  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 27. Neil McRuer  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 20.  Douglas Gordon "Gordon" McRuer Descendancy chart to this point (6.Robert2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 8 Apr 1932, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 2010, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Gordon McRuer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174504

    Notes:

    MCRUER, Douglas "Gordon"

    I'll fly away, oh glory, I'll fly away….. Gone to that celestial shore, on April 6th. Born April 8, 1932 to Robert and Marion Mcruer, Gord grew up on the family farm on Trussler Road. Alongside brother Don (1981), his parents taught him to work hard but also play hard. Always a team player, he enjoyed baseball and hockey, playing for his hometown, Ayr. Once off to university, he made life long friendships with his classmates of OAC '56. Upon his return to the farm, he married Barb (Kelman 1997) and they welcomed Lynn (Bill Labron, John and Andrew and Brittany Bethune), Mary (Pete Milanovich, Petar, Sarah and Lamar Martin, Katie, Jon, Emily and Mark), Heather (Bob Snell, Ben and Alicia Cabral, Stu and Meg), Doug (Beth Harmer, Will, Matt and Keith) passing on the values of faith, family, education, work and fun. Gord loved singing - whether in the church choir or a quartet. He liked a good game of hearts or crokinole and was a master of the "2-dive swim"…1 dive across the pool and the 2nd one back! His ability to pitch hay bales across the mow is legendary in the eyes of his kids. Left to mourn, Betty and Bert Armstrong, Carolyn Kelman, Margaret Kelman (Nelson 2010), Dave and Marie Kelman as well as many nieces and nephews and their families. Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home (183 Northumberland St., Ayr), Friday 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 11 at Calvary Church, Ayr. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Lyrical Lines Education Network OR Calvary Church OR Dr. Michael Strong: ALS Research OR Foodgrains Bank. Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. KIPP 519-632 8228. ….. When I die, Hallelujah by and by, I'll fly away …

    The Waterloo Region Record Apr 14 2011

    Douglas married Helen Barbara "Barbara" Kelman 10 May 1958. Helen was born 30 Nov 1934, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1997, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. Heather Ann McRuer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Aug 1960, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 2011, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 21.  Roorica R. Hall Descendancy chart to this point (13.Raymond3, 5.Elizabeth2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 24 Mar 1924; died 5 Oct 1997; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-422431


  2. 22.  Donald Farncombe Descendancy chart to this point (15.Jean3, 5.Elizabeth2, 1.Elizabeth1)

  3. 23.  Linda Tew Descendancy chart to this point (18.Ruth3, 5.Elizabeth2, 1.Elizabeth1)

    Linda — Abner Baer. [Group Sheet]


  4. 24.  Kathryn McRuer Descendancy chart to this point (19.Donald3, 6.Robert2, 1.Elizabeth1)

  5. 25.  Janet McRuer Descendancy chart to this point (19.Donald3, 6.Robert2, 1.Elizabeth1)

  6. 26.  Sandra McRuer Descendancy chart to this point (19.Donald3, 6.Robert2, 1.Elizabeth1)

  7. 27.  Neil McRuer Descendancy chart to this point (19.Donald3, 6.Robert2, 1.Elizabeth1)

  8. 28.  Heather Ann McRuer Descendancy chart to this point (20.Douglas3, 6.Robert2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born 10 Aug 1960, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 2011, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Heather Ann Snell
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339571

    Notes:

    SNELL, Heather Ann (nee McRuer) "That's it - that's all - I'm goin' home" And on a snowy Saturday morning, February 12, 2011, home she has gone. Heather Ann Snell, born August 10, 1962 as Heather Ann McRuer, is the cherished wife and forever love of Bob Snell and loving mama of Ben and Alicia, Stu, Meghan and Rosa. Heather is the amazing "youngest" sister of Lynn and Bill, Mary and Pete, and Doug and Beth. She is the daughter of the late Barbara and Gordon McRuer, who are waiting with open arms. Heather is dearly loved by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and in-laws. An inspiration to an entire community, Heather shared her love of life, and of family and friends with everyone she encountered. And with music in her heart, an incredible spirit and fabulous sense of humour, not to mention the occasional pair of killer heels, our fashionista taught us all lessons on how to live and love. She lived her life with a grace and style that is unmatched, while providing a continuing commentary to her family and friends which was founded in her belief that God is love - and answers about what to do are not too hard if you can remember that. And so, as Heather would have us do, we ask you to "pay it forward", be it with a random act of kindness or a donation to the charity most meaningful to you. We invite you to visit with Heather's family at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home , 183 Northumberland St., Ayr on Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held to Celebrate Heather's life at Knox United Church (92 Northumberland St., Ayr) on Wednesday at 11: 00 a.m. Spring Interment Ayr Cemetery. Donations to Lyrical Lines would be appreciated. Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. KIPP 519-632 8228

    The Waterloo Region Record Feb 15 2011

    Heather married Robert John "Bob" Snell (son of Clarence Snell and Elena "Ella" Wooloff) [Group Sheet]



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